by Sydney Smith on Dec 21, 2017
5 Controversial Cartoons from 2017
As 2017 winds down, iMediaEthics takes a look at some of the most controversial cartoons published by media outlets this...
Daily Media Pick
by Sydney Smith on Dec 20, 2017
Glenn Thrush to return to the New York Times after 2-month suspension next month
After a two-month suspension, the New York Times will reinstate suspended reporter Glenn Thrush. The Times suspended the White House...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 20, 2017
Australian newspaper Manningham Leader published reader email as letter to editor
The Manningham Leader, an Australian newspaper, published a reader's email as a letter to the editor without letting her know...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 19, 2017
Irish Independent published ‘excessive detail’ about car accident
The Irish Independent reported on a car accident that killed a Roscommon pedestrian. But, in doing so, the Independent included...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 18, 2017
Tavis Smiley: ‘PBS made a huge mistake,’ denies sexual misconduct
Tavis Smiley slammed PBS, which suspended him indefinitely Dec. 13 over allegations of sexual misconduct. "PBS made a huge mistake...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 18, 2017
Detroit Free Press fires Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Stephen Henderson after ‘inappropriate behavior’ claims, Henderson may sue
The Detroit Free Press fired its Pulitzer Prize-winning managing director of opinion and commentary Stephen Henderson after finding "credible allegations"...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 18, 2017
Top 10 Corrections of 2017: iMediaEthics Annual Roundup
Posting transparent corrections is an important part of media accountability and ethics. But, sometimes the corrections themselves are newsworthy on...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 17, 2017
Charlie Sheen suing National Enquirer over Corey Haim sex claims
The National Enquirer claimed actor Charlie Sheen raped the late actor Corey Haim when Haim was 13 years old and...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 16, 2017
After Geoffrey Rush sues newspaper, Australian arts website backs down from its own reporting on the actor
The Australian Telegraph newspaper recently reported that the Academy Award-winning actor Geoffrey Rush was accused of "inappropriate behavior," without specifying whether...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 14, 2017
Sexual Misconduct Allegations Roundup: The New Yorker’s Ryan Lizza Fired, Radio host Tom Ashbrook Suspended, & More
In the past few months, many members of media outlets, including Tavis Smiley, Charlie Rose, Matt Lauer and Garrison Keillor,...